Nigel Drewek, Managing Director, Drewek.com
A comprehensive case study on: classic v pragmatic selection methodologies; integration issues; hosting and cloud computing; security; successful project management and ensuring the best value.
Prolifics Level 2 Test Lifecycle Automation Services Star WestProlifics
This document discusses test automation in agile and DevOps environments. It notes challenges like a lack of a single source of truth for business processes, applications and integrations. Testers often lack business perspective. Test design can be inefficient. It proposes that test life cycle automation can help achieve quality more quickly. Key areas of automation include test environments, case design, data management, execution across different test levels, verification, and impact analysis and regression testing. Business process documentation and mapping outcomes to requirements are also discussed. A tool called BA360 can help with test design, and coverage across different test levels is illustrated.
Software Engineering Practice - Software Metrics and EstimationRadu_Negulescu
This document discusses software metrics and estimation. It introduces common product and project metrics like lines of code, function points, time and effort. It describes the basis for estimation, including measures of size/scope and baseline data from previous projects. It notes the uncertainty in estimation and discusses techniques like lines of code, function points and estimation rules of thumb. The goal is to provide metrics to answer key questions for planning, monitoring and controlling a software project.
Software metrics involve collecting measurements related to software development processes, projects, and products. There are different types of metrics including process, project, and product metrics. Process metrics measure the software development lifecycle, project metrics measure team efficiency, and product metrics measure quality. Metrics can also be private, used by individuals, or public, used to measure teams and processes. Size-oriented metrics are computed based on the size of the software, often expressed in lines of code.
One of the most challenging problems that test managers face involves implementing effective, meaningful, and insightful test metrics. Data and measures are the foundation of true understanding, but the misuse of metrics causes confusion, bad decisions, and demotivation. Rex Black shares how to avoid these unfortunate situations by using metrics properly as part of your test management process. How can we measure our progress in testing a project? What can metrics tell us about the quality of the product? How can we measure the quality of the test process itself? Rex answers these questions, illustrated with case studies and real-life examples. Learn how to use test case metrics, coverage metrics, and defect metrics in ways that demonstrate status, quantify effectiveness, and support smart decision making. Exercises provide immediate opportunities for you to apply the techniques to your own testing metrics. Join Rex to jump-start a new testing metrics program or gain new ideas to improve your existing one.
The document discusses software engineering metrics and quality assurance. It covers:
- Why measurement is important in software engineering for objective evaluation, estimation, quality control, and improvement.
- Types of software metrics including direct metrics like lines of code and indirect metrics like functionality.
- Frameworks for measuring software quality attributes like correctness, maintainability, integrity, and usability.
- The importance of software quality assurance in reducing costs and improving time-to-market through defining quality, identifying assurance activities, and using metrics for process improvement.
IBM® Rational® Quality Manager is a collaborative, Web-based, quality management tool for comprehensive test planning and test asset management throughout the software lifecycle. It is built on the Jazz™ platform and is designed to be used by test teams of all sizes. It supports a variety of user roles, such as test manager, test architect, test lead, tester, and lab manager, as well as roles outside of the test organization. This article explains how to set up a new project in Rational Quality Manager and reviews several of the basic things that you can do with it in your projects.Strongback Consulting helps organizations get started automated their test environment and improving the quality of the quality management process.
Software metrics provide quantitative measures to gain insight into software processes and projects. They are used to characterize, evaluate, predict, and improve software. There are challenges to defining effective metrics. Measurement principles include formulating appropriate metrics, collecting data, analyzing results, and providing feedback. Common software quality attributes defined by McCall and ISO standards include functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and portability. Goal-oriented measurement identifies metrics to answer questions and achieve goals related to software processes and products.
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In order to become a market leader, it is imperative that all stakeholders (customers, financial sponsors, developers and testers) be aware of the customer’s needs as captured in the requirements of the products and/or services that are to be produced. This is especially so within both large and small globally distributed companies since the product development organizations often are separated by geography, time and communications. An efficient way to eliminate these potential issues is to develop a common and intuitive requirements management process, which can be deployed across the product development lifecycle. The object of developing a Common Simplified Requirements Management Process is to improve customer satisfaction, eliminate escaping defects and reduce the cost of the development lifecycle. This paper describes the problems of using localised procedures and how these problems can be eliminated by implementing a common requirements management process that is intuitive, scalable and deployed across the System Development Lifecycle. This process has been supported by the industry leading DOORS tool and more recently by the TauG2 tool. An auxiliary benefit of deploying this process is that the process was developed in compliance with standardized methods of documenting and tracing requirements as expected by TL9000 and CMM/CMMI. The net benefits of this simplified requirements process include: increased customer satisfaction due to systems being developed in accordance with the customer’s needs as captured in the requirements, compliance with industry acknowledged process standards and improved cost of quality by eliminating duplication of process maintenance since a common process has been deployed across the development organization.
Prolifics Level 2 Test Lifecycle Automation Services Star WestProlifics
This document discusses test automation in agile and DevOps environments. It notes challenges like a lack of a single source of truth for business processes, applications and integrations. Testers often lack business perspective. Test design can be inefficient. It proposes that test life cycle automation can help achieve quality more quickly. Key areas of automation include test environments, case design, data management, execution across different test levels, verification, and impact analysis and regression testing. Business process documentation and mapping outcomes to requirements are also discussed. A tool called BA360 can help with test design, and coverage across different test levels is illustrated.
Software Engineering Practice - Software Metrics and EstimationRadu_Negulescu
This document discusses software metrics and estimation. It introduces common product and project metrics like lines of code, function points, time and effort. It describes the basis for estimation, including measures of size/scope and baseline data from previous projects. It notes the uncertainty in estimation and discusses techniques like lines of code, function points and estimation rules of thumb. The goal is to provide metrics to answer key questions for planning, monitoring and controlling a software project.
Software metrics involve collecting measurements related to software development processes, projects, and products. There are different types of metrics including process, project, and product metrics. Process metrics measure the software development lifecycle, project metrics measure team efficiency, and product metrics measure quality. Metrics can also be private, used by individuals, or public, used to measure teams and processes. Size-oriented metrics are computed based on the size of the software, often expressed in lines of code.
One of the most challenging problems that test managers face involves implementing effective, meaningful, and insightful test metrics. Data and measures are the foundation of true understanding, but the misuse of metrics causes confusion, bad decisions, and demotivation. Rex Black shares how to avoid these unfortunate situations by using metrics properly as part of your test management process. How can we measure our progress in testing a project? What can metrics tell us about the quality of the product? How can we measure the quality of the test process itself? Rex answers these questions, illustrated with case studies and real-life examples. Learn how to use test case metrics, coverage metrics, and defect metrics in ways that demonstrate status, quantify effectiveness, and support smart decision making. Exercises provide immediate opportunities for you to apply the techniques to your own testing metrics. Join Rex to jump-start a new testing metrics program or gain new ideas to improve your existing one.
The document discusses software engineering metrics and quality assurance. It covers:
- Why measurement is important in software engineering for objective evaluation, estimation, quality control, and improvement.
- Types of software metrics including direct metrics like lines of code and indirect metrics like functionality.
- Frameworks for measuring software quality attributes like correctness, maintainability, integrity, and usability.
- The importance of software quality assurance in reducing costs and improving time-to-market through defining quality, identifying assurance activities, and using metrics for process improvement.
IBM® Rational® Quality Manager is a collaborative, Web-based, quality management tool for comprehensive test planning and test asset management throughout the software lifecycle. It is built on the Jazz™ platform and is designed to be used by test teams of all sizes. It supports a variety of user roles, such as test manager, test architect, test lead, tester, and lab manager, as well as roles outside of the test organization. This article explains how to set up a new project in Rational Quality Manager and reviews several of the basic things that you can do with it in your projects.Strongback Consulting helps organizations get started automated their test environment and improving the quality of the quality management process.
Software metrics provide quantitative measures to gain insight into software processes and projects. They are used to characterize, evaluate, predict, and improve software. There are challenges to defining effective metrics. Measurement principles include formulating appropriate metrics, collecting data, analyzing results, and providing feedback. Common software quality attributes defined by McCall and ISO standards include functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and portability. Goal-oriented measurement identifies metrics to answer questions and achieve goals related to software processes and products.
Using Doors® And Taug2® To Support A Simplifiedcbb010
In order to become a market leader, it is imperative that all stakeholders (customers, financial sponsors, developers and testers) be aware of the customer’s needs as captured in the requirements of the products and/or services that are to be produced. This is especially so within both large and small globally distributed companies since the product development organizations often are separated by geography, time and communications. An efficient way to eliminate these potential issues is to develop a common and intuitive requirements management process, which can be deployed across the product development lifecycle. The object of developing a Common Simplified Requirements Management Process is to improve customer satisfaction, eliminate escaping defects and reduce the cost of the development lifecycle. This paper describes the problems of using localised procedures and how these problems can be eliminated by implementing a common requirements management process that is intuitive, scalable and deployed across the System Development Lifecycle. This process has been supported by the industry leading DOORS tool and more recently by the TauG2 tool. An auxiliary benefit of deploying this process is that the process was developed in compliance with standardized methods of documenting and tracing requirements as expected by TL9000 and CMM/CMMI. The net benefits of this simplified requirements process include: increased customer satisfaction due to systems being developed in accordance with the customer’s needs as captured in the requirements, compliance with industry acknowledged process standards and improved cost of quality by eliminating duplication of process maintenance since a common process has been deployed across the development organization.
This document contains lecture slides about software quality assurance from a course at Auburn University. It discusses definitions of software quality, important quality attributes, quality assurance activities like reviews and testing, and reliability concepts. The key points are that quality means conforming to requirements and standards, organizations should establish quality policies and plans, and quality assurance techniques help reduce defects and improve reliability.
This document discusses software quality standards. It provides an overview of ISO 9126, which defines software quality attributes including functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability and portability. Each attribute has sub-characteristics that can be measured. The document emphasizes that quality must be designed into processes, as errors are more expensive to fix later. Activities should have entry, implementation and exit requirements to control quality. Inspections are presented as an effective way to find and remove defects early.
This is short review of project matrices. This short lecture provides an overview that how software project matrices help software project manager to make accurate estimates.
This document outlines an instructor-led presentation on software quality metrics. It introduces the instructor and his relevant experience. It then provides information from attendee feedback on previous sessions, including both positive and negative comments. The presentation agenda is then outlined, with topics like how measurement can help organizations understand, evaluate, and improve their processes. Group exercises are included to discuss defining software quality and examples of metrics used in real life. The presentation also covers best practices for using metrics, different models of software quality, and measuring quality within agile development.
The document describes a QA dashboard (QAD) that was implemented for a real software project. The QAD provides structure and visibility into key project metrics through various boards and reports accessible via JIRA and Confluence. It is intended to help address common project issues like poor planning, communication, task distribution, and risk visibility by centralizing important testing and quality metrics.
This document discusses the scope of software engineering. It begins by defining software and engineering. It then explains that software engineering aims to produce software that meets client needs, is fault-free, delivered on time and budget, and is easy to modify. It discusses why software engineering is needed due to past software failures. The document then covers various aspects of software engineering including historical, economic, and maintenance aspects. It also discusses common software engineering roles and development team members. Finally, it provides an overview of different software development lifecycle models.
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The document discusses the importance of requirements analysis and outlines desired skills and characteristics of effective requirements analysts. It notes that 53% of industry investments are lost to cost overruns and failed projects due to issues with requirements like incompleteness and changes. Effective requirements practices like collaborating with customers, managing requirements changes, and using automated tools can help reduce rework costs that typically account for 45% of projects. The document provides recommendations for training requirements analysts and establishing requirements processes and management commitment to support successful requirements definition.
An example of a successful proof of conceptETLSolutions
In this presentation we explain how to create a successful proof of concept for software, using a real example from our work in the Oil & Gas industry.
Software Testing
Different Types of Software Testing
Verification
Validation
Unit Testing
Beta Testing
Alpha Testing
Black Box Testing
White Box testing
Error
Bug
Præsentation fra Jazz Roadshow 2011.
The value of integrated software delivery with
IBM Rational solution for
Collaborative Lifecycle Management.
Se mere fra IBM Softwaregroup på:
http://www.smarterbusiness.dk
Project control and process instrumentationKuppusamy P
The document discusses project control and process instrumentation for software development projects. It describes 7 core metrics that can be used to measure: 1) management indicators like work progress, budget, and staffing, and 2) quality indicators like change activity, breakage, rework, and defects over time. These metrics provide objective assessments of progress, quality, and estimates. The document also discusses automating metric collection and displaying metrics through a software project control panel to provide visibility into the project.
The document discusses manual testing with IBM Rational Quality Manager, including identifying benefits such as creating and running tests and reporting results. It describes the typical testing process phases of test creation, execution, results reporting, and maintenance. Challenges of manual testing like creating, running, and maintaining tests are presented. Finally, how Rational Quality Manager addresses challenges through features like test execution assistance, reusable test content, and results reports is covered.
The document discusses software quality assurance (SQA) and defines key terms related to quality. It describes SQA as encompassing quality management, software engineering processes, formal reviews, testing strategies, documentation control, and compliance with standards. Specific SQA activities mentioned include developing an SQA plan, participating in process development, auditing work products, and ensuring deviations are addressed. The document also discusses software reviews, inspections, reliability, and the reliability specification process.
Agile driven development main principlesTanya Epstein
The document discusses the principles of agile driven development, including that projects have become shorter but more complex, requiring a user-centric approach. It outlines the agile manifesto which values individuals, working software, customer collaboration and responding to change over documentation, contracts and strict plans. Key principles of agile include open communication, incremental changes and rapid feedback. Success requires teamwork, quality assurance, resolving dependencies, and software integration and availability through continuous builds. A combined approach uses both rolling wave and agile planning with high-level milestones and detailed iterations.
Assure - Complete Standardization for HP ALMAssure
HP ALM/QC projects are often customized to suit different needs and processes. However, this benefit and flexibility can easily become a challenge.
Projects with different configuration poses serious challenges when taking HP ALM’s cross-project features in use. Assure Standardization suite will resolve these issues safely and quickly.
Effective performance engineering is a critical factor in delivering meaningful results. The implementation must be built into every aspect of the business, from IT and business management to internal and external customers and all other stakeholders. Convetit brought together ten experts in the field of performance engineering to delve into the trends and drivers that are defining the space. This Foresights discussion will directly influence Business and Technology Leaders that are looking to stay ahead of the challenges they face with delivering high performing systems to their end users, today and in the next 2-5 years.
Day 2 meet shilpa - measuring software quality-are you up-to-date on what an...XBOSoft
Do you identify and separate different attributes for different goals? For example, do you use have specific metrics for quality but different ones for runtime, usability, system quality attributes? We welcome you to review Shilpa's insights here.
Please visit our Xbosoft blog as well to gain additional insights on how to drive business decisions with software quality.
The document discusses software quality and how to achieve it. It covers definitions of software quality, factors that determine quality like defects, reliability and user satisfaction. International standards for assessing quality like ISO are also covered. Quality is ensured through measures like planning, standards, reviews, testing, configuration management and process improvement. Achieving higher levels of software process maturity models can also help improve quality.
This document provides an overview of software quality assurance. It discusses key quality concepts, quality control, the cost of quality, and software quality assurance. It also describes formal technical reviews, statistical quality assurance, software reliability, and the components of a software quality assurance plan. The goal of software quality assurance is to achieve a high-quality software product through standards, reviews, testing, and other quality control measures.
This document summarizes a case study about issues faced by Michael Thomas, an expatriate project manager for AMEX Petroleum in Hungary. Thomas was tasked with establishing 10-14 gas stations in Hungary but faced several challenges, including high inflation negatively impacting the economy, low employee motivation, cultural differences in business practices, and security threats. The document recommends that Thomas focus on capturing existing car-owning customers, hire a consultant to help adapt his management style, be respectful of cultural norms such as relationship building, and join an organization providing expatriate security services. Overall, the case shows that international projects require thorough preparation and cultural understanding to avoid issues.
This document contains lecture slides about software quality assurance from a course at Auburn University. It discusses definitions of software quality, important quality attributes, quality assurance activities like reviews and testing, and reliability concepts. The key points are that quality means conforming to requirements and standards, organizations should establish quality policies and plans, and quality assurance techniques help reduce defects and improve reliability.
This document discusses software quality standards. It provides an overview of ISO 9126, which defines software quality attributes including functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability and portability. Each attribute has sub-characteristics that can be measured. The document emphasizes that quality must be designed into processes, as errors are more expensive to fix later. Activities should have entry, implementation and exit requirements to control quality. Inspections are presented as an effective way to find and remove defects early.
This is short review of project matrices. This short lecture provides an overview that how software project matrices help software project manager to make accurate estimates.
This document outlines an instructor-led presentation on software quality metrics. It introduces the instructor and his relevant experience. It then provides information from attendee feedback on previous sessions, including both positive and negative comments. The presentation agenda is then outlined, with topics like how measurement can help organizations understand, evaluate, and improve their processes. Group exercises are included to discuss defining software quality and examples of metrics used in real life. The presentation also covers best practices for using metrics, different models of software quality, and measuring quality within agile development.
The document describes a QA dashboard (QAD) that was implemented for a real software project. The QAD provides structure and visibility into key project metrics through various boards and reports accessible via JIRA and Confluence. It is intended to help address common project issues like poor planning, communication, task distribution, and risk visibility by centralizing important testing and quality metrics.
This document discusses the scope of software engineering. It begins by defining software and engineering. It then explains that software engineering aims to produce software that meets client needs, is fault-free, delivered on time and budget, and is easy to modify. It discusses why software engineering is needed due to past software failures. The document then covers various aspects of software engineering including historical, economic, and maintenance aspects. It also discusses common software engineering roles and development team members. Finally, it provides an overview of different software development lifecycle models.
New Software Development Proposal PowerPoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
If your company needs to submit a New Software Development Proposal PowerPoint Presentation Slides look no further. Our researchers have analyzed thousands of proposals on this topic for effectiveness and conversion. Just download our template, add your company data and submit to your client for a positive response. https://bit.ly/3665dhN
The document discusses the importance of requirements analysis and outlines desired skills and characteristics of effective requirements analysts. It notes that 53% of industry investments are lost to cost overruns and failed projects due to issues with requirements like incompleteness and changes. Effective requirements practices like collaborating with customers, managing requirements changes, and using automated tools can help reduce rework costs that typically account for 45% of projects. The document provides recommendations for training requirements analysts and establishing requirements processes and management commitment to support successful requirements definition.
An example of a successful proof of conceptETLSolutions
In this presentation we explain how to create a successful proof of concept for software, using a real example from our work in the Oil & Gas industry.
Software Testing
Different Types of Software Testing
Verification
Validation
Unit Testing
Beta Testing
Alpha Testing
Black Box Testing
White Box testing
Error
Bug
Præsentation fra Jazz Roadshow 2011.
The value of integrated software delivery with
IBM Rational solution for
Collaborative Lifecycle Management.
Se mere fra IBM Softwaregroup på:
http://www.smarterbusiness.dk
Project control and process instrumentationKuppusamy P
The document discusses project control and process instrumentation for software development projects. It describes 7 core metrics that can be used to measure: 1) management indicators like work progress, budget, and staffing, and 2) quality indicators like change activity, breakage, rework, and defects over time. These metrics provide objective assessments of progress, quality, and estimates. The document also discusses automating metric collection and displaying metrics through a software project control panel to provide visibility into the project.
The document discusses manual testing with IBM Rational Quality Manager, including identifying benefits such as creating and running tests and reporting results. It describes the typical testing process phases of test creation, execution, results reporting, and maintenance. Challenges of manual testing like creating, running, and maintaining tests are presented. Finally, how Rational Quality Manager addresses challenges through features like test execution assistance, reusable test content, and results reports is covered.
The document discusses software quality assurance (SQA) and defines key terms related to quality. It describes SQA as encompassing quality management, software engineering processes, formal reviews, testing strategies, documentation control, and compliance with standards. Specific SQA activities mentioned include developing an SQA plan, participating in process development, auditing work products, and ensuring deviations are addressed. The document also discusses software reviews, inspections, reliability, and the reliability specification process.
Agile driven development main principlesTanya Epstein
The document discusses the principles of agile driven development, including that projects have become shorter but more complex, requiring a user-centric approach. It outlines the agile manifesto which values individuals, working software, customer collaboration and responding to change over documentation, contracts and strict plans. Key principles of agile include open communication, incremental changes and rapid feedback. Success requires teamwork, quality assurance, resolving dependencies, and software integration and availability through continuous builds. A combined approach uses both rolling wave and agile planning with high-level milestones and detailed iterations.
Assure - Complete Standardization for HP ALMAssure
HP ALM/QC projects are often customized to suit different needs and processes. However, this benefit and flexibility can easily become a challenge.
Projects with different configuration poses serious challenges when taking HP ALM’s cross-project features in use. Assure Standardization suite will resolve these issues safely and quickly.
Effective performance engineering is a critical factor in delivering meaningful results. The implementation must be built into every aspect of the business, from IT and business management to internal and external customers and all other stakeholders. Convetit brought together ten experts in the field of performance engineering to delve into the trends and drivers that are defining the space. This Foresights discussion will directly influence Business and Technology Leaders that are looking to stay ahead of the challenges they face with delivering high performing systems to their end users, today and in the next 2-5 years.
Day 2 meet shilpa - measuring software quality-are you up-to-date on what an...XBOSoft
Do you identify and separate different attributes for different goals? For example, do you use have specific metrics for quality but different ones for runtime, usability, system quality attributes? We welcome you to review Shilpa's insights here.
Please visit our Xbosoft blog as well to gain additional insights on how to drive business decisions with software quality.
The document discusses software quality and how to achieve it. It covers definitions of software quality, factors that determine quality like defects, reliability and user satisfaction. International standards for assessing quality like ISO are also covered. Quality is ensured through measures like planning, standards, reviews, testing, configuration management and process improvement. Achieving higher levels of software process maturity models can also help improve quality.
This document provides an overview of software quality assurance. It discusses key quality concepts, quality control, the cost of quality, and software quality assurance. It also describes formal technical reviews, statistical quality assurance, software reliability, and the components of a software quality assurance plan. The goal of software quality assurance is to achieve a high-quality software product through standards, reviews, testing, and other quality control measures.
This document summarizes a case study about issues faced by Michael Thomas, an expatriate project manager for AMEX Petroleum in Hungary. Thomas was tasked with establishing 10-14 gas stations in Hungary but faced several challenges, including high inflation negatively impacting the economy, low employee motivation, cultural differences in business practices, and security threats. The document recommends that Thomas focus on capturing existing car-owning customers, hire a consultant to help adapt his management style, be respectful of cultural norms such as relationship building, and join an organization providing expatriate security services. Overall, the case shows that international projects require thorough preparation and cultural understanding to avoid issues.
Project Management Case Studies by Terry HallTerry Hall, PMP
The document describes three case studies of project management at different companies. It discusses the situation, solution, and results for projects at Company 1, Company 2, and Company 3. It also provides information about the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) levels and their focus on different project management processes.
This document summarizes a case study of a marketing agency selecting a company-wide calendar application. They evaluated options like Google Apps, HyperOffice, and others. They created criteria for evaluation and sent RFPs to vendors. A team trialled options, asked vendors questions, and selected Google Apps which provided the most functionality at the best price without hardware costs. Going through a vendor selection process helped involve users and provided cost savings and improved communication over scheduling meetings and time off.
The document provides guidance on selecting an intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS). It discusses understanding how IDPS works and deployment options, shortlisting vendors and creating a request for proposal. It also covers tuning the IDPS to maximize effectiveness and ensuring value from the investment. The document is intended to help CIOs, IT managers and organizations looking to improve security and address data breach issues strategically select an IDPS solution that fits their needs and budget.
The document summarizes the construction of the Gautam Buddha International Circuit racing track in India. Key details include:
- Over 4 million cubic tons of earth was moved and 325,000 tons of asphalt was used to construct the 5.1 km track with 16 turns.
- Construction involved laying 5 layers of materials to support heavy racing cars at high speeds. A mixing plant 5 km away produced the asphalt.
- A main grandstand was built with 30m height, 138m length, 56 steel trusses weighing 40 tons each, and a 40m cantilever roof with 50,000 sqm of aluminum sheeting.
- Sophisticated safety barriers and 450
This document outlines a communications and training plan for a talent management project at XYZ Client. It identifies key stakeholders including senior HR officers, change agents, and end users. It recommends educating senior HR officers on ROI and getting buy-in. Change agents should be subject matter experts and help keep the project moving. End users need to understand how the new system will benefit and impact them. A timeline is proposed for a SaaS/cloud implementation along with a communication model targeting different groups. The order of communications is specified. Keys to success include aligned change messages, change readiness assessment, accountability, documentation, repeated training and communication, and metrics.
The document is a checklist of 59 questions for IT/IS managers to consider when selecting an ERP (enterprise resource planning) application vendor. It covers key areas like the database and network requirements, implementation details, impact on business processes, necessary hardware and software, and post-implementation support. Using this checklist can help ensure all important factors are evaluated to select the best fitting vendor and application for an organization's needs.
The document describes the services of Clear Consulting Team, an independent professional consulting firm that is client-focused and not led by technology. They advise clients on best practices for selecting and implementing project management software, including evaluating requirements, selecting a preferred vendor, implementing a project plan with milestones, testing a prototype, providing training, and reviewing the results. Their goal is to ensure a successful software implementation by working directly for the client.
The 2012 ERP Buyers Guide from Software Shortlist provides an overview of leading ERP providers, together with expert commentary and advice to help you make the right decision, including articles on:
> A business-driven approach to software selection
> Benefits & pitfalls of ERP systems
> Advice for a successful ERP implementation
The Buyers Guide also includes detailed profiles of 20+ leading ERP vendors.
Accelerate your selection process by downloading the ERP Buyers Guide from Software Shortlist.
Top 10 Tips for Smart Software Selection Success Before the SearchWebLink International
Do you dread using your current software? Does it lack key features, integrations and reports that you need to successfully run your organization?
Learn about when it's time to start looking for new software, and how to conduct a successful search.
You will learn:
• How to identify the signs that it's time to make a switch.
• The importance to understanding the foundation you have now, and how to build on it for the future.
• What to ask members, and how their needs should have an influence on your software selection.
• Top questions to ask vendors, and what's even more imporant than the technology itself.
How to successfully engage enterprise software vendors – software selectionJohn Cachat
It All Starts With The Sales Team
It Doesn’t Do What We Want
Vendors Tiers And Costs
Finding The Right Tier
Contract Language
SaaS Alternative
johncachat@hotmail.com
www.peproso.com
This document provides information about Panorama Consulting Group, an ERP consulting firm. It describes Panorama's services and methodology for ERP software selection and implementation. Panorama has 18 consultants with experience evaluating 70 different ERP packages across industries like manufacturing and distribution. It offers ERP evaluation, selection, implementation project management, and benefits realization. Panorama's proprietary PERFECT Fit framework is an 8-step methodology for ERP selection and implementation that leverages tools and best practices to optimize costs and ensure a good strategic and operational fit.
Case study 4 project cost management -- ppt slidesHarhar Caparida
The document discusses project cost management for a case study of a software development company called XYZ Studios. It describes their process for a recent 8-month project to develop a scheduling and booking system for a network of massage clinics. Key challenges included accurately estimating costs upfront given the agile development methodology requires constant communication and potential scope changes, and balancing project timelines, costs, and quality of deliverables.
Case Study for Project Management System Using SharepointMike Taylor
Project Management System Using Sharepoint Focusing on Employee Data Management vth SSRS integration, SQL Reporting tool integration, task management and BI Implementation.
Joe Murray, President of JMA Consulting, discussed how a CRM implementation can vastly improve a nonprofit's operations, fundraising initiatives, communications outreach and more.
In this presentation, Joe explains what a CRM can do from an external (public) and internal (staff) perspective, demonstrates how to go from a nonprofit's mission statement to an effective planning process, prepares nonprofits for in-house CRM implementation, and provided tips on how to work with a CRM consultant.
10 Steps To Successful Enterprise Software SelectionPhilKeet
The document outlines 10 steps for successfully selecting an enterprise software package:
1. Form a selection team including representatives from key business areas and an executive sponsor.
2. Conduct a needs analysis and requirements gathering process to define what the business needs from the new system.
3. Develop a long list of potential software products.
4. Contact vendors with a Request for Proposal (RFP) to evaluate how well their software meets requirements.
5. Evaluate RFP responses to shortlist the top 4-5 vendors.
6. Attend software demonstrations and call customer references to evaluate vendors further.
7. Calculate the total cost of ownership for each shortlisted software.
8. Consider prototy
Indian Grand Prix - Project ManagementIshan Parekh
The document summarizes the project management of building an F1 racing circuit in Greater Noida, India. Key details include:
1) JPSK Sports was selected as the project manager to build the circuit over 875 hectares by May 2011 at a cost of 12-15 billion rupees.
2) Stakeholders included FIA, FOA, teams, and fans. Construction involved partners for design, construction, approvals, and operations.
3) Project execution followed the plan with land acquisition, roads, layers of the circuit, stadium, and other facilities. Monitoring ensured on-time and on-budget completion per FIA safety standards.
4) The circuit is expected
Buddh International Circuit: Thesis ReportDivyesh Kumar
This document provides information about the proposed Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India, which will host the country's first Formula One Grand Prix in 2011. It details the location and facilities of the circuit, including its 5.14km length and 16 turns. The circuit is part of the larger Jaypee Sports City development, which will include a cricket stadium and other sports facilities. The document also provides background on Formula One racing terminology and examines the site conditions, including connectivity, climate and wind patterns.
Critical steps in Determining Your Value Stream Management SolutionDevOps.com
The document provides an overview of steps for determining a Value Stream Management (VSM) solution for an organization. It begins with an introduction of the speakers and outlines the webinar goals of explaining the comprehensive process for selecting a VSM solution. The webinar then details each step, including understanding why the steps are important, how solutions are determined through activities like future state mapping and return on investment analysis, and the expected outcome of team alignment around a recommended solution.
This document outlines the 10 step process for software project planning. It begins with selecting the project and identifying its scope and objectives. It then covers identifying the project infrastructure, analyzing project characteristics, and identifying products and activities. Steps also include estimating effort for each activity, identifying risks, allocating resources, and reviewing/publicizing the plan. Execution then involves lower level planning. The document also discusses software effort estimation techniques such as algorithmic models, expert judgment, analogy, and top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Best Practices In Load And Stress Testing Cmg Seminar[1]Munirathnam Naidu
The document discusses best practices for performance testing. It provides an overview of the typical performance testing process, including defining goals, planning tests, scripting tests, executing tests, analyzing results, and delivering findings. It also discusses considerations for choosing testing tools and resources as well as common pitfalls to avoid, such as not testing, poor planning, relying on customers to find issues, using the wrong tools, and failing to properly isolate variables.
IBM is reviewing their DevOps roadmap and solutions. They discuss how software delivery is critical for business success but many companies do not leverage it effectively. IBM's DevOps approach uses tools and practices to enable continuous software delivery and reduce time to customer feedback. They have acquired UrbanCode to strengthen their release and deployment capabilities. Future plans include further tool integrations across the development lifecycle.
IBM i Application Lifecycle Management with Remain SoftwareRemain Software
Integrated Toolset for IBM i Application Lifecycle Management. Seamlessly integrated modules for total control over application lifecycle
- Code quality assurance
- Real-time overview of business critical software assets
- Support for regulatory, certification and audit requirements towards IT department and software modernization projects
- Methodology independent process automation
- Streamlined collaboration and communication
- Increased productivity among team members
- Support for projects’ management
- Improved work quality
Primer on application_performance_testing_v0.2Trevor Warren
This presentation focuses on the basics of Performance Testing. It talks about the processes, challenges and activities involved with Performance Testing.
The document discusses challenges in software quality and system integration. It provides examples of failures due to lack of requirements capturing for system compatibility and improper testing. The document promotes IBM Rational Quality Manager for coordinating quality processes, reducing costs through collaboration and automation, and making confident decisions with real-time reporting. Customers cite benefits like lower costs, reduced risk, faster time to market, and leveraging existing investments.
Primer on performance_requirements_gathering_v0.3Trevor Warren
This presentation focuses on the basics of Performance Requirements gathering. It address the basic concepts and talks about the process one could follow when dealing with Performance Requirements gathering across the development life cycle.
The document discusses the evolution and components of CASE (computer-aided software engineering) tools from 1980 to 1990, including their use of central repositories and automated design, analysis, and code generation. It also covers typical tasks for large-scale JAD (joint application development) environments and compares the traditional software development life cycle to RAD (rapid application development).
This professional has over 4 years of experience in performance testing and engineering using tools like LoadRunner, NeoLoad, and various APM tools. They have extensive experience performance testing web, UI, web services, and database applications for Dell as both a contractor and employee. This professional is proficient in all phases of the performance testing lifecycle including test planning, scripting, execution, results analysis, and reporting. They also have experience monitoring applications in production and performing root cause analysis of performance issues.
DevOps is a term for a combination of various software development practices including traditional software development and information technology operations. It shortens the systems development life cycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates. This is ensured by frequent and close alignments with business objectives. It comprises a vast set of cultural philosophies, practices and tools
to increase an organization's ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity.
This document gives insights how DevOps should be designed, what services they should offer, what organizational forms can be chosen (incl. their benefits), which aspects a DevOps governance should cover, how to assess and implement DevOps (DevOps transition), which technologies are important and how processes can be designed based on proven best practices.
Agenda DevOps best practice slide deck:
- DevOps Definition and Overview
- DevOps & Agile maturity
- DevOps Transition
- DevOps Technology
- DevOps Organization
The document discusses performance testing and optimization for web and mobile applications. It emphasizes the importance of integrating performance testing into the development process through continuous performance integration. This includes performing load tests with each release to identify issues, monitoring real user behavior and performance in production, and using performance data to iteratively improve applications. The document also outlines best practices like keeping testing environments similar to production, understanding user scenarios, and investing in performance monitoring and research.
This document provides an overview of DevOps and how to adopt a DevOps approach. It discusses that DevOps aims to shorten the systems development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality. The document outlines that adopting DevOps involves changes to an organization's people, processes and technologies. It provides strategies for building a collaborative culture and implementing shared goals and metrics. It also discusses implementing efficient processes for continuous integration, delivery, testing and monitoring. The document recommends technologies like infrastructure as code, collaboration tools, and release automation to support the DevOps approach.
Mindtree leverages its performance engineering services to develop software products and applications that perform optimally in normal as well as extreme load conditions. This reduces the number of failures related to performance and availability. We offer performance engineering services across a wide range of verticals and applications based on client server, Web technologies, Web services and ERP.
This presentation shows why it is important to benchmark the performance of software projects and organizations. Measurement of performance and comparing this to relevant peer groups provides the knowledge and understanding for managemenr to make informed decisions on where the organization stands and where it should go. This presentation was given at the Italian GUFPI-ISMA conference (December 2013) and addressed also the way the Italian industry is performing according to the ISBSG Country Analysis report.
Moving to Agile Methods and DevOps on IBM i with ARCAD Pack for Rational 1479...Philippe Krief
Global leader ARCAD Software provides the ARCAD Pack for Rational to help organizations adopt Agile methods and DevOps on IBM i platforms. The solution includes tools for software configuration management, build/release management, application analysis, test automation, and more. It aims to improve collaboration, increase developer efficiency by 25%, and reduce the time spent on maintenance and managing applications by 20-35%. The integrated solution leverages Rational Team Concert to improve planning, transparency, and governance across distributed teams.
The document discusses alternatives that must be evaluated in the systems analysis phase, including developing software in-house, buying a software package, customizing packages, and other options like outsourcing. It provides reasons for and against each alternative. It also describes the five steps to evaluate and purchase software packages: evaluating requirements, identifying vendors, evaluating alternatives, making a purchase, and installing. The analysis phase concludes by preparing a system requirements document and presenting recommendations to management for a final decision.
Ensuring maximum return on HR technology investmentSoftworld
Mike Theaker, Global Leader, HR Effectiveness, Mercer
A holistic discussion on: how to determine and capture return on HR technology investment; the associated struggles and victories; and examples of valid approaches.
Save time, reduce risk and improve quality: How online accounting adds valueSoftworld
Richard Fifield, Head of Outsourcing, Grant Sayer, Head of IT, Tenon Outsourcing
In this session, Tenon Outsourcing share their experience of implementing online accounting solutions and explain the benefits realised using case study examples.
Expenses management: Avoiding the scandal that has rocked parliamentSoftworld
Ian Walters, Non Executive Director, Institute of Payroll Professionals
Guidance on effective ways to manage expenses, how to minimise misuse of company money and conducting a review of your company policies.
Mark Holland, Managing Partner, Baker Tilly Revas Limited
Understanding the security, credibility and flexibility of hosted suppliers and how to make sure the one you choose meets your needs.
Field Studies Council anticipates savings of up to £100,000 per annum with do...Softworld
The Field Studies Council anticipated savings of up to £100,000 per year by implementing Version One's document management system. Their previous manual invoice processing and payment system involved significant paper usage, data entry work, and costs. With Version One's system, invoices are now scanned and processed electronically at remote centers, approval and payments are automated, and remittances are digitally delivered, reducing costs by 90% while meeting payment terms. The organization expects to fully rollout the system across all 17 of its centers and integrate additional capabilities over time.
Ousourcing vs in-house: Key considerations and challengesSoftworld
Jeremy Mindell, Senior Reward and Tax Manager, Henderson Global Investors
An insight into the reasons for change, the main challenges to overcome and common errors to avoid, plus a look at how SaaS can help.
Phil Nilson, Employer Team, Business Customer Unit, HMRC
A topical update on payroll matters from HMRC’s perspective covering what you need to know now, as well as in the medium and long-term.
With over 1,000 business software applications available, how do you select t...Softworld
Dennis Keeling, Chief Executive, SoftComparison.Com
Essential advice on: defining your requirements; understanding the different vendors in the business software marketplace; selecting the most suitable solution and common pitfalls to avoid.
Regulations, Acts, and everything else you need to know about payroll legisla...Softworld
Karen Thomson, Associate Director of Policy & Research, Institute of Payroll Professionals
Legislation now and for the future including: Heyday challenge and its implications for payroll; Scottish Arrestment Orders; agency workers; pension reforms.
How should we prepare for integrated HR & payroll software?Softworld
Louise Woodroffe, HRISON Project Manager, Wakefield and District Housing
A real-life case-study with guidance on: building your business case; selecting your supplier; project preparation and roll out; the benefits gained and plans for the future.
Improving business performance through the recession: Are your HR systems fit...Softworld
Chris Murray and Andrew Knight, HR Technology Consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Practical advice on using HR technology to deliver business strategy, maximise return on investment and gain competitive advantage as you exit the recession.
The benefits of in-house payroll over outsourced: A user's experienceSoftworld
Vickie Pickford, Payroll Manager, Dune Group Limited
The different ways in which payroll can be implemented, the benefits of each solution and advice on where each fits best.
Implementing and using employee self-service softwareSoftworld
Russel Piper, HR Director, GE SeaCo Services Limited
An insight into how implementing and using employee self-service software can free up HR teams to concentrate on more value-add activities.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
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How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
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- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
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2. Agenda
Overview of Case Study
Project Management & Standards
Requirements
Identifying Vendors & Implementing Partners
Final Selection
Implementation
Post Implementation
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3. Philosophy & Approach
•Key Words & Phrases
•Pragmatic
•Adequate
•Fit for purpose
•Openness for change
•Value for money
•Easy to use
•Use all technologies
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4. Case Study
Global industrial giant - UK procurement centre
Key business steel & auto production
New ERP solution to replace existing solutions
Focus - sourcing & shipping items to Asian
manufacturing plants
Existing solutions run in-house
New ERP solution focussed on “best practice”
Significant pressure on project costs & TCO
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5. Agenda
Overview of Case Study
Project Management & Standards
Requirements
Identifying Vendors & Implementing Partners
Final Selection
Implementation
Post Implementation
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6. Project Management & Standards
Methodologies and standards are useful!
Take a standard methodology and adapt it
Ensure good stakeholder management
Regular, formal meetings are necessary
Project documentation repository essential
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7. Project Management & Standards
Client used simple methodology & documentation
Project Charter (PID)
Issues list
Risks list
Detailed project plan in MS-Project
Key stakeholders formed Steering Committee
Project team ran the project
Formal monthly meetings
Simple document repository adopted
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8. Agenda
Overview of Case Study
Project Management & Standards
Requirements
Analysing the “As-is”
Creating the “To-be”
Creating the RFP
Identifying Vendors & Implementing Partners
Final Selection
Implementation
Post Implementation
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9. As-is Analysis
Review available documentation
check for accuracy and completeness
Check documentation reflects current situation
Create high level “As-is” process documentation
if not available
Review with the business and process owners
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10. As-is Analysis
Very little documentation available
Created “As-is” process flows
Documentation created with “Visio”, “Word” and
“Powerpoint”
Validated all “As-is” documentation with
management
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11. To-be Analysis
Extensive review of “As-is” situation
Review business plan for next 5 years
Create full process charts to support “To-be”
Validate “To-be” at all levels of the organisation
Sign-off from the “Project Board”
Commit to review when new solution chosen
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12. To-be Analysis
Detailed analysis of “As-is” with all concerned
Identification of issues with current solution
Moving to “best practice” in new solution
Review of business plan for next 5 years
Identification of new core process
Development of detailed “To-be” documentation
Visio, Word, Powerpoint
Review and enhancement
Committed to review & enhance when new ERP chosen
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13. Creating the RFP
Define criteria to be assessed
Include “obvious” criteria – assume nothing
Define a set of knock-out criteria
Define specific criteria that are relevant to your core
business
Don’t include subjective criteria
Include questions about status of vendor and
implementing partner
Define scoring mechanism
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15. Agenda
Overview of Case Study
Project Management & Standards
Requirements
Identifying Vendors & Implementing Partners
Creating and refining the vendor list
Creating the short list
Vendor presentations
Final Selection
Implementation
Post Implementation
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16. Vendor & implementor selection
Information is available from many sources
Independent industry-standard analyses (e.g. Gartner)
Events & Shows, Internet
Research full information about implementing
partner
Experience with product
Support offering and cost
Check with vendor
Relationship with implementing partner
Support if implementing partner ceases trading
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17. Vendor & implementor selection
Initial short-list of 10 vendors comprising
4 Major global players
5 Minor global players
1 Unknown!
Initial knock-out criteria applied
4 Major global players
1 Minor global player
1 Unknown
RFP sent to the vendors
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18. Vendor & implementor selection
Analyse responses in detail
Refine scoring mechanism
Check for any knock-out criteria
Calculate results
Review quality of additional materials
Consider impact of any need for development
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19. Vendor & implementor selection
Self elimination by one vendor
One vendor sent a full documentation and
mostly answered RFP “refer to doc…”!
Most vendors rated themselves very highly
Eventually short list reduced to 3
2 global players
1 unknown
Final 3 invited to make tailored presentations of
their solution
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20. Vendor presentations
Arrange half day presentations from vendors
Identify scenarios for presentation
Work with vendors/implementing partners to prepare
presentations
Presentation format
Short information about vendor
Short information about implementing partner
Detailed presentation of product
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21. Vendor presentations
Half day presentations arranged for the 3
vendors
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22. Agenda
Overview of Case Study
Project Management & Standards
Requirements
Identifying Vendors & Implementing partners
Final selection
Calculating TCO
Defining the new environment
“Cloud computing”
Implementation
Post implementation
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23. Calculating TCO
Consider all aspects in calculating TCO
Cost of software
Annual maintenance costs
Cost of infrastructure
Personnel costs
Implementation costs
Costs to stay with current solution
Soft factors
Retention of staff
Efficiency / Time saving
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24. Infrastructure Review (TCO)
Open minded review of existing infrastructure
Hardware considerations
Operating Systems
Staff
Disaster recovery plan
Is running a computer centre part of our core
competence?
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25. Infrastructure Review (TCO)
Options
Status Quo
Implement new solution in existing environment
Partial Change
Implement new solution in remote hosted environment
BIG BANG!
Explore the possibility of using “Cloud” approach to all
applications
ERP
Office applications & Mail
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26. The “Cloud”
Exploding the “Cloud Computing Myth”
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27. The “Cloud” approach
Disadvantages
Some loss of Control
Perceived security issues
Reliance on Internet performance
Advantages
Minimal IT infrastructure required
Access from anywhere with Internet
Cost & efficiency
Frees room space
Enterprise performance
Business continuity
It’s greener!
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28. The “Cloud”
Decision to take the “Cloud” approach for all
applications
Implementation project for Office and e-mail started
immediately
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29. Final Selection
Consider all the materials
Closeness of match to requirements
Minimal bespoke
TCO
Impact on infrastructure environment
Vendor & implementor information
Soft factors
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30. Final Selection
Full Assessment of all information
2 very strong contenders
Detailed negotiation & analysis
Final decision for the “Unknown”!!
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31. Agenda
Overview of Case Study
Project Management & Standards
Requirements
Identifying Vendors & Implementing Partners
Final Selection
Implementation
Preparation
Data Migration
Testing, User Acceptance Testing
Live
Post Implementation
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32. Implementation - Preparation
Good planning is the key
Don’t underestimate time scale
Ideal live date beginning of Accounting Year
Ensure buy-in at all levels
Back-fill where possible
Plan a launch event
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33. Implementation – Data Migration
Less is best
Restrict to Master data & Open items where
possible
Consider Data Warehouse for legacy data
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34. Implementation – Testing, UAT
Designate individual responsibility
Plan training for UAT team
Prepare Test Scripts early on
Execute Test Scripts even in early testing
Refresh test system before UAT iterations
Ensure Audit requirements satisfied
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35. Implementation – Live
Go live decision from highest level team
Ensure sufficient time for training and
documentation
Leave plenty of time for contingencies
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36. Post Implementation
Ensure teams in-place before go-live
Internal
External
Ensure processes described to users before go
live
First month-end health check with implementing
partner
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38. Summary
Prepare & Document
Challenge your pre-conceived ideas
Be prepared to use latest technologies
Use experts where internal skills are lacking
Allow sufficient time
Always follow a process
Ensure stakeholders buy-in and support
Enjoy your project!
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